Clean Air Ambassador: Alan Lockwood

As the long-time Co-Chair of the Physicians for Social Responsibility Environment and Health Committee, I have become increasingly aware of the hazards posed by air pollution.

(May 22, 2011 Update: Dr. Lockwood had a great op-ed published in the Buffalo News about the importance of clean air. Read the op-ed.)

I have a grandson who has been treated for asthma.

Here in Buffalo, NY, there are two pollution sources of concern. The Huntley Steam Generating plant is a large, aging coal-fired power plant located just north of downtown. And the Tonowanda Coke Plant is a repeated violator of emission standards, particularly for benzene.

As the long-time Co-Chair of the Physicians for Social Responsibility Environment and Health Committee and principal author of PSR's report "Coal's Assault on Human Health," I have become increasingly aware of the hazards posed by air pollution. President Obama must ensure the EPA's ability to regulate this air pollution, including carbon dioxide.